The Lesbian Parenting Book: A Guide to Creating Families and Raising Children (Paperback)

by D. Merilee Clunis (Author), G. Dorsey Green (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Clunis and Green have put together a wonderful guide for lesbian parents and parents-to-be. Drawing on their own and others' experiences, the authors address many of the problems that lesbian parents have to face. These problems vary from deciding how to get pregnant to dealing with homophobic ex-spouses, involuntary "outing" by children, and questions about why their family is so different. Clunis and Green devote much of the book to giving a quick but thorough rundown on the developmental stages children go through. They cover issues all parents have to face, lesbian or not, from prenatal care to how to live with an adult child who has returned home. The book does have a few problems-the chapter on dealing with confronting racism is unnecessarily preachy, for instance-but they do not detract from the overall quality. The appended list of parenting and gay and lesbian resources is particularly useful. This book deserves a place in every public library.
Pamela A. Matthews, Missouri Western State Coll., St. Joseph
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description
Two lesbian therapists who are also parents cover such topics as artificial insemination, adoption, combating hatred of homosexuals and racism, and "coming out" to children and families, and present the latest information on child development. Original. IP.

Product Details

• Paperback: 378 pages
• Publisher: Seal Press (WA) (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878067680
• ISBN-13: 978-1878067685
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,638,791 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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64 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dr. Spock For Lesbian Families!, August 27, 1997

By A Customer

One of the best and most comprehensive books I have ever read concerning lesbian parenting. This book addresses child development and provides a common sense guide to raising kids, all with a lesbian twist. In addition to the usual parenting issues, the book also addresses concerns specific to lesbian headed households, including homophobia from outsiders, how to deal with school issues, and more. I recommend this book to anyone who has children whether they are lesbian or not. This book has much to offer in the way of advice to all parents who are committed to raising healthy, happy, and tolerant children

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not exactly what I expected, March 13, 2002

By A Customer

I was very excited to get this book, but was slightly disappointed upon reading it. I was hoping it would focus more on problems and solutions unique to lesbian parents. While it did touch on these subjects, it focused more on basic parenting skills. The ideas were very good, just a little broader than i had expected.

4 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love the Lesbian People, June 30, 2001

By A Customer

I love the Lesbian people. This is one of the greatest books I have ever read that helps us raise our children in a difficult, homophobic world. Highly recommended.